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On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Trickling Filter (Spanish)
(2002-04-18)
A trickling filter is a bed of gravel or plastic media over which pretreated wastewater is sprayed. This publication explains how trickling filters treat wastewater and gives tips on how to maintain them.
Making, Storing and Feeding Hay
(2002-09-03)
This publication explains how to make the best use of hay in beef cattle operations. It discusses quality and cost and gives advice on minimizing losses from haymaking, storage and feeding.
Forages for Beef Cattle
(2002-09-05)
Pasture forages for beef cattle are of five types--warm-season perennials, warm-season annuals, cool-season annuals, cool-season perennials and legumes. This publication discusses the five types and proposes a year-round ...
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock
(2002-08-12)
When a hurricane threatens, livestock owners should be prepared to protect their animals, their barns and equipment, and their feedstocks. This publication explains what to do to make sure your livestock are safe during ...
Bovine Paratuberculosis of Beef Cattle
(2002-02-05)
Paratuberculosis, or Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees) disease, is a chronic intestinal infection of cattle. It is increasingly recognized in both dairy and beef herds. This publication discusses transmission of the bacteria ...
Managing Insect and Mite Pests of Commercial Pecans in Texas.
(Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 2002)
Elm Leaf Beetle
(2002-05-22)
Elm leaf beetles damage all varieties of elm trees. Learn how to identify this insect and understand its biology and life cycle. There are suggestions for controlling elm leaf beetles, as well as a table of insecticides ...
Canning Vegetables at Home.
(Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 2002)
Non-Traditional Soil Additives: Can They Improve Crop Production?
(2002-06-26)
Non-traditional soil additives include soil conditioners such as organic materials and minerals, soil activators that claim to stimulate soil microbes or inoculate soil with new beneficial organisms, and wetting agents ...
Texas Home Vegetable Gardening Guide.
(Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 2002)